Chapter 1412: Chapter 1413: Fans Thought Their Idol Was Being Slandered

“Fans don’t care about your scandals; only strangers do. Do you know why so many artists in the industry prefer being cursed every day rather than being ignored?”

Gu Zekai took a deep breath and asked him, “Why?”

K replied nonchalantly, “Being cursed at least means someone remembers you. You need popularity to get resources! Notoriety is also a form of fame. Take a lesson from actresses like Rong Yan; look at her. Since her debut, she’s experienced so much controversy. But in the end, hasn’t she made her way to becoming a hot topic among female celebrities step by step?”

“In this circle, it’s not being blackened that you should fear, but being ignored! Wait and see, you’ll know I mean well with what I’m telling you today!” he said with heartfelt seriousness.

Gu Zekai pondered for a few minutes and made up his mind, “I understand. Go ahead, K, I’ll listen to you! You’re right; if you want fame, you have to be fearless! Anyway, we can always clear our name later. I don’t believe those people at Lemon have the gall they claim to have; there will come a time when they need me!”

He had offended too many people for resources and was determined to secure this one at all costs.

As for whether his tactic of using a fabricated video to threaten others was ethical, he didn’t care to consider it!

K had his ways after all.

He had a bit of an underworld background and knew quite a few unscrupulous media outlets.

The media he knew were the kind that would do anything for money. Once the price was negotiated, they exploded the photos out as agreed…

Gu Zekai had only acted in an obscure web series and wasn’t very popular among the general public. But in the entertainment industry, where unwritten rules abound, it’s still rare to see a man taken advantage of by another man—at least, cases that got publicized were rare. Plus, the combination of an influential figure in the film and television industry and an up-and-coming fresh-face was eye-catching. Despite being a newcomer, Gu Zekai still managed to attract quite a bit of attention.

He wasn’t very famous, but his handsome face garnered a group of die-hard fans with strong fighting spirit.

Once the news broke, his fans desperately controlled the narrative on major forums, defending him, terrified their idol would be ‘slandered’ by evildoers—

[You can tell the photo is edited. My Zekai is a typical guy, please show some mercy, you haters.]

[I’m taking my husband with me. My husband is just a newbie in the industry; if he’s in anyone’s way, please just tell us, and we’ll get out of it ourselves, don’t frame people and spout nonsense.]

[I’m Gu Zekai’s girlfriend; how come I don’t know my boyfriend is into men? He’s just innocently talking about collaborating, don’t you understand socializing? Shame on the unscrupulous media for not using their brains to write news. Haven’t you ever had a meal with a leader? Does a pat on the shoulder by a leader count as sexual harassment? The photos in the hotel are even more ridiculous. With today’s advanced Photoshop skills, I have over a dozen marriage certificates with Bright. Doesn’t that mean I’m already married to Bright?]

[The fan above, don’t forcefully drag Bright into this. We’re not involved in your master’s mess. We don’t conspire!]

[Exactly. Don’t link everything, whether it’s fame or scandal, to us. Bright is innocent at home, but trouble is coming from the sky! We ask not to be involved!]

…

On forums and social media, the battle between the two fandoms was intense, but more bystanders still believed the authenticity of the photos.

People started attacking Lemon Entertainment.

As public opinion fermented, Lemon Entertainment’s stock began to be affected, plummeting off a cliff three hours after the news broke.

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